In recent years, Vietnam has continuously faced extreme weather conditions such as prolonged heavy rain, strong storms, flooding, and widespread power outages. These factors not only affect daily life but also pose significant challenges to infrastructure systems in modern buildings. In particular, in office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, and residential complexes, automatic doors are high-traffic areas and play a crucial role in movement and access control. However, in emergency situations, can these systems still ensure safety? This is also why automatic doors for emergency evacuation are receiving increasing attention from investors. So, what criteria must these doors meet to both ensure safe evacuation and maintain building security? Let’s explore the answer with Sonha Auto in the following article.
Real risks of automatic doors during natural disasters in Vietnam
Under normal conditions, automatic doors provide convenience and modernity. However, in incidents such as power outages or flooding, these systems can become risk points if not properly designed and maintained.
One of the most dangerous situations is when the door gets stuck in a closed position — this is when the importance of an anti-jamming automatic door becomes evident. Without this feature, people inside may be trapped and unable to exit when necessary.
On the other hand, if the system is not optimized for automatic doors during power outages, the door may remain fully open and uncontrolled, increasing the risk of security breaches.
In addition, automatic doors face environmental challenges specific to Vietnam, such as:
- Strong winds at building entrances, especially in high-rise buildings, can misalign or twist the rail system if the load-bearing structure is not strong enough.
- High humidity and damp conditions can cause electrical short circuits or accelerate mechanical corrosion multiple times faster.
- High usage frequency in crowded buildings forces the system to operate at full capacity, leading to rapid wear if not properly maintained.
Therefore, choosing the right automatic door for emergency evacuation not only ensures safe escape but also minimizes risks to property and security.
Why do automatic doors play a critical role in evacuation and security?
In modern buildings, door systems are not just passageways but also safety-regulating components. Automatic sliding doors help control pedestrian flow and directly affect movement speed during emergencies.
An unreliable door system can cause congestion at exits, slow down evacuation, and increase the risk of panic. At the same time, during prolonged power outages, doors that cannot close properly may create opportunities for unauthorized access.
Therefore, automatic doors for emergency evacuation must be designed to meet two parallel criteria:
- Easy evacuation when needed
- Ensured security when system failures occur
Warning signs that automatic doors are no longer safe
In reality, many door systems operate daily but still contain hidden risks that users may not notice. If an automatic door shows signs such as unusual noise during operation, jerky movement, or lack of maintenance over a long period, these could be warnings of more serious failures in the future.
Especially, systems that have never been inspected after installation or operate in harsh environments (strong winds, dust, high humidity) have a higher risk of failure in emergency situations. This further emphasizes the importance of choosing a safe automatic sliding door system from the beginning, rather than only addressing issues after they occur.
NABCO NATRUS automatic door solution – Ensuring safety in all situations
Facing increasingly strict requirements for safety and building operation, NABCO NATRUS automatic doors are considered one of the optimal solutions for modern projects.
Stable operation, minimizing door jamming risks
One of the most common causes of failure is worn rollers or derailment. With NATRUS automatic doors, the roller system has been improved with high wear-resistant materials, combined with an optimized rail design to minimize these risks. This forms a critical foundation for the anti-jamming automatic door feature, ensuring smooth operation and significantly reducing the risk of doors getting stuck during incidents.
Self-check safety mechanism in every operation
A key highlight of NABCO automatic door technology is its ability to self-check the system every time the door operates. Before opening or closing, the system checks the condition of the automatic door sensors and related components. If abnormalities are detected, the door will automatically stop or switch to a safe mode. This helps minimize risks at an early stage, instead of waiting until failures occur.
Intelligent sensor system
The NATRUS automatic door sensor system is upgraded with a higher detection density, enabling accurate recognition of human movement and surrounding objects. This is especially important in crowded environments or fast-moving situations, helping reduce collisions and enhancing real-world operational safety.
Break-out function expands exit space in emergencies
One of the standout features that makes NABCO automatic doors for emergency evacuation superior is the Break-out function.
In situations such as fire, explosion, power outages, urgent evacuation, or even goods transportation, the door does not only slide open as usual. Both the sliding panels and side panels can swing open like a hinged door, maximizing the opening width.
This provides key benefits:
- Faster evacuation speed, reducing congestion at exits
- Minimizing panic, especially in crowded environments
Unlike conventional door systems, the Break-out feature of NATRUS automatic doors is designed for quick activation and ease of use, making it suitable for projects requiring high-level safe entrance solutions.
Break-out feature of NABCO GT-1175 helps expand emergency exits at Park 7 Times City residential complex
Optimized operation during power outages and emergencies
A critical factor of automatic doors for emergency evacuation is their ability to operate during power outages. The NATRUS door system is designed to allow manual opening or switch to a safe state during incidents. As a result, users can still exit easily without relying entirely on electricity. This ensures flexible operation even under the most extreme conditions.
Choosing the right solution – The foundation for a safe building
Choosing an automatic door is not merely a technical decision but a long-term investment strategy that directly impacts the safety and operational efficiency of the entire building.
In the context of increasingly unpredictable risks such as power outages, natural disasters, or operational failures, an automatic door system for emergency evacuation must be equipped with essential features such as anti-jamming functionality to avoid obstruction during escape, and flexible operation like automatic doors during power outages to maintain exits in all situations.
This is also why solutions from NABCO automatic doors, especially the NATRUS series, are increasingly prioritized in modern buildings. Not only do they meet stringent safety standards, but NABCO systems also deliver stable, flexible, and reliable performance even under the harshest conditions.
More importantly, to ensure proper installation and maximize system efficiency, choosing a reputable supplier is a crucial factor. Sonha Auto is the largest NABCO distributor in Asia, specializing in providing intelligent entrance solutions for a wide range of projects, from hospitals and shopping centers to airports and office buildings.
With extensive implementation experience and a highly specialized technical team, Sonha Auto not only supplies products but also provides consulting for optimal solutions, helping investors choose the right safe automatic door system tailored to each operational need and project characteristic.
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Conclusion
Natural disasters and incidents are unavoidable, but risks can be proactively minimized if the right solutions are implemented from the beginning. Understanding and selecting automatic doors for emergency evacuation with advanced features such as Break-out, intelligent sensors, and safety mechanisms will help ensure user safety in all situations, while protecting assets and maintaining stable building operations.
Contact Sonha Auto now for consultation on NABCO NATRUS automatic door solutions – the optimal choice for evacuation, security, and sustainable operation for your project.
